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High tensile strength optical fiber

US4660928A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 1984
Grant dateApr 28, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/443
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A concentric core optical fiber comprised of an inorganic crystalline, preferably metallic, central core and an optical waveguide having an optical ring core and inner- and outer-glass cladding layers concentrically clad to the central core is described. A long length of such an optical fiber can advantageously support a heavy load for a substantial period of time without fatiguing while providing a transmission medium for optical and/or electrical signals.

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